dataDC Extended Universe
DC Extended Universe | |
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Starring | See below |
Production companies | |
Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
Release date | 2013–present |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | Total (3 films): $650 million[2][3][4] |
Box office | Total (3 films): $2,011,752,170[5] |
The DC Extended Universe (DCEU) is an American media franchise and shared fictional universe that is centered on a series of superhero films, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, based on characters that appear in publications by DC Comics. The shared universe, much like the original DC Universe in comic books, was established by crossing over common plot elements, settings, cast and characters.[6] The films are written and directed by a variety of individuals and feature large, often ensemble, casts. Several actors, including Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller, Jason Momoa and Ray Fisher, are set to appear in numerous films.
The first film released in the DCEU was Man of Steel (2013), a reboot of the Superman film series, which was followed by Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) and Suicide Squad (2016). The next film to be released will be Wonder Woman (2017), followed by Justice League (2017). Other future films in development include The Flash (2018), Aquaman (2018), Shazam (2019), a Justice League sequel (2019), Cyborg (2020) and Green Lantern Corps (2020). There are also two further currently unnamed DCEU films in development, and it was reported in August 2016 that Warner Bros. has put a sequel to Man of Steel in active development.[7]
Upon announcement, the universe was commonly called the "DC Cinematic Universe" by fans and the media, in keeping with the naming convention of the already established "Marvel Cinematic Universe".[8][9] In November 2014, Newsarama referred to the universe as the "DC Cinematic Multiverse",[10] while the DC Comics website informally referred to the universe as the "DC Cinematic Universe" in December 2014.[11] In July 2015, in an announcement for their San Diego Comic-Con International preview issue online, Entertainment Weekly referred to the films as existing in the "DC Extended Universe".[12] However, in the issue, Entertainment Weekly did not use the term, instead called the October 2014 reveal of 10 films over the next five years "a blueprint for an extended universe."[13] At the end of July, the release of the September 2015 issue of Empire confirmed the universe name as the "DC Extended Universe".[14][15] While the Marvel Cinematic Universe includes television productions, the DC Extended Universe is a shared continuity for films. Several television series featuring DC characters and storylines have their own shared continuity, frequently referred to as the Arrowverse.
The first attempt at a cinematic universe began in 1998 for Superman Lives. The film was supposed to be written by Kevin Smith[16] and directed by Tim Burton. The film was set to feature Nicolas Cage as Superman.[17] The script had Brainiac sending Doomsday to kill Superman, as well as blocking out the sun to make Superman powerless, as Superman is fueled by sunlight. Brainiac teams up with Lex Luthor, but Superman is resurrected by a Kryptonian robot, the Eradicator. Brainiac wishes to possess the Eradicator and its technology. Powerless, the resurrected Superman is sheathed in armor formed from the Eradicator itself until his powers return, courtesy of sunbeams, and defeats Brainiac. Michael Keaton was originally set to reprise his role as Batman from Burton's Batman films, making the attempt at a shared universe.[18] The film was later cancelled.
Akiva Goldsman's draft for the unproduced Batman vs. Superman featured Bruce Wayne coming out of a five-year retirement as Batman and coming into conflict with Superman.[19] Christian Bale, who was being considered for the lead in Darren Aronofsky's Batman: Year One adaptation at the time,[20] was simultaneously approached by Wolfgang Petersen for the Batman role. Petersen confirmed in a 2010 interview the only other actor he approached for Superman was Josh Hartnett.[21] Warner Bros. canceled development to focus on individual Superman and Batman projects after J. J. Abrams submitted another draft for Superman: Flyby.[22] Christopher Nolan would later cast Bale as Batman the following year in Batman Begins.
In February 2007, it was announced that Warner Bros hired husband and wife duo Michele and Kieran Mulroney to write a script for a Justice League film.[23] The news came around the same that Joss Whedon's long-developed Wonder Woman film had been canceled,[24] as well as The Flash, written and directed by David S. Goyer.[25] Reportedly titled Justice League: Mortal,[26] Michele and Kiernan Mulroney submitted their script to Warner Bros. in June 2007, receiving positive feedback,[27] which prompted the studio to immediately fast track production in the hopes of filming to begin before the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike.[28] Warner Bros. was less willing to proceed on development with a sequel to Superman Returns, having been disappointed with the box office return. Brandon Routh was not approached to reprise the role of Superman in Justice League Mortal,[29] nor was Christian Bale.[30] Warner Bros. intended for Justice League: Mortal to be the start of a new film franchise, and to branch out into separate sequels and spin-offs.
On January 1, 2014, it was revealed that Warner Bros. intended to launch another attempt at a cinematic universe a few years earlier, which would have started with the 2011 film Green Lantern. The script for The Flash was being written in 2011 by Green Lantern writers Michael Green and Marc Guggenheim, with the post-credits scene featuring Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds) meeting The Flash.[31] The film was then cancelled due to the critical and box office disappointment of Green Lantern.
After the 2011 Green Lantern film underperformed, a reboot of Superman was greenlit, which resulted in 2013's Man of Steel. Plans were made to have the film contain references to other characters in the DC Universe, so if the film was a success, it could launch a shared universe, similar to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.[32][33] In June 2013, it was announced that director Zack Snyder and screenwriter David S. Goyer would be returning for a Man of Steel sequel, fast tracked by Warner Bros. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice was released in March 2016. Goyer had previously signed a three-film deal, which includes Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and a Justice League film featuring Superman.
In October 2014, Warner Bros. announced the titles and release dates for nine films, along with some casting information.[34] Also in the month, DC Comics' chief creative officer Geoff Johns explained DC's difference in approach to Marvel Studios and their cinematic universe, saying, "We look at it as the multiverse. We have our TV universe and our film universe, but they all co-exist. For us, creatively, it’s about allowing everyone to make the best possible product, to tell the best story, to do the best world. Everyone has a vision and you really want to let the visions shine through ... It's just a different approach."[35] In June 2015, Greg Silverman expanded on DC's approach to their cinematic universe, saying, "We have a great strategy for the DC films, which is to take these beloved characters and put them in the hands of master filmmakers and make sure they all coordinate with each other. You'll see the difference when you see Batman v Superman, Suicide Squad, Justice League and all the things that we are working on." Additionally, Silverman explained DC's method of hiring multiple writers for upcoming projects by stating, "Every project is different. On some projects, we have multiple writers working together. In some cases, we put writers together who have never been a team together. And sometimes, there is only one writer whose voice is right."[36]
In May 2016, it was announced that Warner Bros. was undergoing a massive restructuring behind the scenes of the DC Extended Universe.[37][38][39] Listening to criticism after Batman v Superman,[38] Warner Bros. established a DC Films unit in May 2016 with Geoff Johns and Warner Bros. executive vice president Jon Berg as its heads.[40] The DC Films production unit will serve to oversee production and form a cohesive creative direction for the DC Extended Universe. As so, Johns and Berg will serve as producers on future films. DC Films will not be fully autonomous with Johns reporting to DC president Diane Nelson and Jon Berg reporting to Warner Bros. president of creative development Greg Silverman.[41] Later in May 2016, it was announced that as part of the restructuring of DC Films, Charles Roven would no longer serve as producer of DC-based films at Warner Bros., a role he had served since 2005's Batman Begins, but would be moved to an administrative executive producer role.[42]
Film | U.S. release date | Director(s) | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Status |
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Man of Steel | June 14, 2013 | Zack Snyder | David S. Goyer | Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas, Deborah Snyder and Charles Roven | Released |
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice | March 25, 2016 | Chris Terrio and David S. Goyer | Deborah Snyder and Charles Roven | ||
Suicide Squad | August 5, 2016 | David Ayer | Charles Roven and Richard Suckle | ||
Wonder Woman | June 2, 2017 | Patty Jenkins | Allan Heinberg and Geoff Johns | Charles Roven, Zack Snyder, Deborah Snyder and Richard Suckle | Post-production |
Justice League | November 17, 2017 | Zack Snyder | Chris Terrio | Charles Roven, Deborah Snyder, Geoff Johns and Jon Berg | Filming |
The Flash | Undated | Rick Famuyiwa | Seth Grahame-Smith | Geoff Johns and Jon Berg | Pre-production |
Aquaman | July 27, 2018 | James Wan | Will Beall | ||
Untitled film | October 5, 2018 | TBA | TBA | In development | |
Shazam | April 5, 2019 | TBA | TBA | Danny Garcia and Dwayne Johnson.[1] | |
Untitled Justice League sequel | June 14, 2019 | Zack Snyder | TBA | Geoff Johns and Jon Berg | |
Untitled film | November 1, 2019 | TBA | TBA | ||
Cyborg | April 3, 2020 | TBA | TBA | ||
Green Lantern Corps | July 24, 2020 | TBA | TBA |
Main article: Man of Steel (film) |
Clark Kent / Kal-El, who arrived on Earth years ago from Krypton, struggles with why he was sent to Earth. Raised by his adoptive parents Jonathan and Martha Kent, Kent must adopt the persona "Superman", and learn if his abilities are meant to maintain peace or conquer the world.[43]
In June 2008, Warner Bros. took pitches from comic book writers, screenwriters and directors on how to successfully restart the Superman film series.[44] During story discussions for The Dark Knight Rises in 2010, David S. Goyer told Christopher Nolan his idea regarding how to present Superman in a modern context.[45] Impressed with Goyer's concept, Nolan pitched the idea to the studio,[45] who hired Nolan to produce and Goyer to write based on the financial and critical success of The Dark Knight.[46][47] Zack Snyder was hired in October 2010 to direct the film.[48] Henry Cavill was cast as Superman in January 2011.[49] Principal photography began on August 1, 2011.[50] The film had its world premiere in the United States on June 10, 2013,[51] and was released on June 14, 2013.[52]
Main article: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice |
Gotham City-based vigilante Batman travels to Metropolis to preemptively combat Superman, fearing what would happen if the latter is kept unchecked, while another threat endangers humankind.[53]
In June 2013, it was announced that Zack Snyder and David S. Goyer would both be returning for a Man of Steel sequel, which was being fast tracked by Warner Bros.[54] Christopher Nolan is involved in an advisory role as executive producer. In July 2013, Warner Bros. announced that Superman and Batman will meet for the first time in a cinematic format in the film which will be the follow-up to Man of Steel and a reboot of the Batman film series, set for release in 2015.[55][56] Goyer and Snyder will co-write the story, with Goyer writing the script. Cavill, Adams, Lane, and Fishburne will reprise their roles.[57] According to Snyder and Goyer, the film will take inspiration from the comic The Dark Knight Returns.[58] However, later, Snyder clarified that the film would not be a strict adaptation of the story and instead be original.[59] Goyer stated that Superman and Batman would face off.[60] On August 22, 2013, it was announced that Ben Affleck was cast as Bruce Wayne / Batman.[61] On December 4, 2013, it was reported that Gal Gadot was cast as Diana Prince / Wonder Woman, marking the first appearance of Wonder Woman in a live-action theatrical film.[62][63] Later in the month, Argo screenwriter Chris Terrio was hired to rewrite Goyer's script.[64] It was announced that Jesse Eisenberg and Jeremy Irons were joining the cast as Lex Luthor and Alfred Pennyworth, respectively.[65][66] Ray Fisher, Ezra Miller, and Jason Momoa were cast as Victor Stone / Cyborg, Barry Allen / The Flash, and Arthur Curry / Aquaman respectively; appearing briefly in roles which will be expanded upon in future DC Extended Universe films.[67] Filming commenced on October 19, 2013, at East Los Angeles College.[68] The rest of the production was filmed in Toronto, Ontario, and Chicago, Illinois.[69] Filming took place too in Detroit and other areas in Michigan.[70] Additional filming took place in the Yorkville, Illinois and New Mexico area in late 2014.[71]
In January 2014, it was announced that the film had been delayed from its original July 17, 2015 release date to May 6, 2016, to give the filmmakers "time to realize fully their vision, given the complex visual nature of the story".[72] It got moved again to March 25, 2016.[73] In May 2014, the film's title was revealed to be Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.[74]
Main article: Suicide Squad (film) |
A secret government agency recruits imprisoned supervillains to execute dangerous black ops missions in exchange for clemency and rescue the world from a powerful threat.[75]
In February 2009, Warner Bros. Pictures was developing a Suicide Squad film, with Dan Lin producing and Justin Marks writing the script.[76] In September 2014, David Ayer signed on to direct and write the screenplay for the film.[77][78] Charles Roven co-produced the film.
On January 1, 2014, Bleeding Cool's look at the film's script showed that Deadshot is the lead character along with Rick Flag, Captain Boomerang, Vixen, Multiplex, Mindboggler and Amanda Waller as members of the team.[79] In November 2014, it was confirmed that Margot Robbie would appear as Harley Quinn,[80] and in the following month, the rest of the cast was announced — Will Smith as Deadshot, Jared Leto as the Joker, Tom Hardy as Rick Flag, Jai Courtney as Captain Boomerang and Cara Delevingne as Enchantress.[81] It was announced on December 16, 2014 that Viola Davis was cast as Amanda Waller.[82] Tom Hardy had to drop out as Rick Flag because of scheduling issues with his film The Revenant.[83] In January 2015, Jake Gyllenhaal was being eyed to replace Hardy as Rick Flag, but declined. Joel Kinnaman was chosen later on to replace Hardy.[84][85][86] On February 13, 2015, "multiple individuals with knowledge of the project" told The Wrap that Kinnaman was cast in the role, though Warner Bros. did not comment on this.[86] It was also reported that Jay Hernandez was in talks for a role, in which he was later confirmed to play El Diablo.[87] In March and April 2015, it was reported that Scott Eastwood was cast in an unspecified role and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Killer Croc[88] and Raymond Olubowale in a unknown role.[89] On May 3, 2015, Ayer tweeted out the first cast picture confirming the characters predominately featured in the film: Rick Flag, Deadshot, Harley Quinn, Captain Boomerang, El Diablo, Killer Croc, Katana, Slipknot and Enchantress.[90]
The film was reported to start shooting in Toronto from mid-April to September 2015,[91][92] On December 1, 2014, The Hollywood Reporter revealed that the Pinewood Toronto Studios had been booked to start the pre-production in February, and then filming would take place from mid-April to September in and around Toronto.[93] Filming commenced on April 13, 2015 and concluded August 23, 2015.[94][95] Suicide Squad was released on August 5, 2016. [96]
Main article: Wonder Woman (2017 film) |
Diana of Themyscira, an Amazonian warrior who also is the demigoddess daughter of the god Zeus, uses her talents and abilities in order to help humanity during World War I.
On November 7, 2013, Variety reported that Gal Gadot, Élodie Yung and Olga Kurylenko had auditioned for a lead female role in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, believed to possibly be Wonder Woman.[97] On December 4, 2013, Gadot was cast as Wonder Woman and also signed a three picture deal with the studio which includes Justice League and a solo Wonder Woman film.[98][99][100] In November 2014, Michelle MacLaren was confirmed to direct the film from a screenplay by Jason Fuchs, and is scheduled for release on June 2, 2017.[101][102][103] On December 21, 2014, MacLaren said that Warner Bros. had not yet given the official green light to the production and the release date is in question, despite revealing a date in October 2014.[104] Production is scheduled to begin in late 2015 in London and Italy.[105][106] MacLaren later left the project due to creative differences.[107] As of April 13, 2015, pre-production on the film had begun.[108] On April 15, 2015, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Patty Jenkins will direct the film.[109] In July 2015, Chris Pine was cast as Steve Trevor.[110] Production was confirmed to be underway on November 14, 2015 when actor Saïd Taghmaoui posted photos of himself and Chris Pine on set on his Facebook, but the photos were requested to be removed by the studio.[111]
Main article: Justice League (film) |
Motivated by Superman's selfless sacrifice, Batman and Wonder Woman assemble a team of metahumans to face a new catastrophic threat.[112]
In June 2013, Goyer was hired to write the sequel of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, as well as a new Justice League, with the Beall draft being scrapped.[113] In April 2014, it was announced that Zack Snyder would also be directing Goyer's Justice League script.[114] Warner Bros. was reportedly courting Chris Terrio to rewrite Justice League the following July, after having been impressed with his rewrite of Batman v Superman.[115] In October 2014, Warner Bros. announced the film would be released on November 17, 2017 with Snyder directing.[96] In January 2016, Variety reported that Amber Heard was in talks for the role of Mera in the film.[116] The film will be shot in the United Kingdom. On January 19, 2016, concept art was released for the film confirming Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and the Flash as the official lineup, though Geoff Johns hinted that a Green Lantern and the Green Lantern Corps will eventually join the roster and appear in the movie.[117][verification needed] Snyder later discussed that Doomsday, and his mythological origins will be more greatly detailed within the Justice League films after his debut appearance in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.[118] Filming is set to commence in early 2016.[119] In March 2016, it was announced J. K. Simmons would play Commissioner Gordon in the series.[120] That same month, Heard confirmed with Entertainment Tonight that she will indeed be portraying Mera.[121] According to writer Chris Terrio, the film will not be as dark as Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and will instead feature a lighter tone.[122] Filming for the movie started on April 11.[123] In April of 2016, Willem Dafoe was cast in an undisclosed role.[124] That same month, Eisenberg confirmed that he would reprise his role as Lex Luthor.[125] In June 2016, Johns revealed the title for the film would be simply called "Justice League".[126]
Further information: Flash in other media § DC Extended Universe |
In October 2014, Warner Bros. announced The Flash, to be released on March 16, 2018.[96] Ezra Miller is set to play the title role, after first appearing in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.[127] A story treatment for the film will be written by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. The studio was courting the duo to also direct, but signed Seth Grahame-Smith to write and direct,[128][129] who in April 2016 dropped out due of creative differences. The studio retained his script.[130] Greg Berlanti, who is also involved with The CW's television series of the same name was previously on to write and direct,[131] but it is unknown if Berlanti will still be involved with the feature. It was revealed by producer Charles Roven that the film and Aquaman will take place after the events of Justice League and thus will not be an origin story.[132] In June 2016, it was revealed that Rick Famuyiwa will replace Grahame-Smith as the director for the film.[133][134] As of July 2016, the film no longer has a release date as the March 16, 2018 date was given to Warner Bros and MGM's Tomb Raider reboot.[135] In July of 2016, Kiersey Clemons was announced as being cast in the role of Iris West.[136] In August 2016, Fisher was announced to reprise his role as Cyborg.[137]
Further information: Aquaman in other media § Aquaman (2018) |
It was announced on August 12, 2014 that Warner Bros. had hired screenwriters Will Beall and Kurt Johnstad to pen two separate scripts for an upcoming Aquaman film. The film is being developed on dual tracks, meaning that two scripts will be written, one by Beall and one by Johnstad, but only the best version will move forward.[138] In October 2014, Warner Bros. announced Aquaman for release on July 27, 2018, with Jason Momoa starring, after first appearing in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.[96][139] James Wan is the frontrunner to direct the film.[140] In June 2015, Wan was confirmed to direct the film and oversee the screenplay by Kurt Johnstad.[141] Amber Heard will portray Mera.[121] In July 2016, it was announced that Will Beall will return once again to write the script, based on a story treatment by James Wan and Geoff Johns.[142][143]
Further information: Captain Marvel (DC Comics) § Live-action films |
Shazam is being executive produced by Toby Emmerich, and screenwriter Darren Lemke of Jack the Giant Slayer and Turbo has been hired to write the script.[144] Dwayne Johnson confirmed the project and his attachment on August 20, 2014,[145] officially announcing his casting as Black Adam on September 3, 2014.[146] Emmerich told Entertainment Weekly in an interview that the film will have a tone unto itself separate from the concurrent Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice film: with a sense of fun and humor, but with real stakes and an anti-hero version of Black Adam.[147] In October 2014, Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema scheduled the Shazam! film for April 5, 2019.[96]
Further information: Justice League (2017 film) § Sequel |
The film was announced in October 2014, and is scheduled to be released on June 14, 2019.[96] Zack Snyder will direct the film.[148]
Further information: Cyborg (comics) § Film |
The film was announced in October 2014, and is scheduled to be released on April 3, 2020 with Ray Fisher starring, after first appearing in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.[96]
Further information: Green Lantern in other media § Green Lantern Corps (2020) |
This film was announced in October 2014, and is scheduled to be released on July 24, 2020.[96][149] The title of the film was announced at San Diego Comic-Con International on July 11, 2015 as Green Lantern Corps.[150]
Aside from the announced film slate, Warner Bros. has revealed that there are other films based on characters from DC Comics in various stages of development.[151] The films allude to the existence of some of these other characters in the DCEU, implying that some of them may appear in future DCEU films.[152][153]
Further information: List of DC Extended Universe film actors |
List indicator(s)
- This table only includes characters which have appeared in multiple films within the shared universe, where at least one of their appearances was credited in the film's main billing.
- A dark grey cell indicates the character was not in the film, or that the character's presence in the film has not yet been announced.
- A V indicates a voice-only role.
- A C indicates a cameo role.
- A P indicates an appearance through photograph(s).
- A Y indicates a role as a younger version of the character.
- A O indicates a role as an older version of the character.
For more details on the reception of each film, see the "Reception" section on each film's article. |
Film | Release date | Box office gross | Budget | Box office ranking | Ref(s) | ||||
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Opening weekend | North America | Other territories | Worldwide | All time North America |
All time worldwide | ||||
Man of Steel | June 14, 2013 | $116,116,362 | $291,045,518 | $377,000,000 | $668,045,518 | $225 million | #68 | #89 | [186] |
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice | March 25, 2016 | $166,007,347 | $330,360,194 | $542,302,437 | $872,662,631 | $250 million | #44 | #46 | [187] |
Suicide Squad | August 5, 2016 | $133,682,248 | $227,644,021 | $243,400,000 | $471,044,021 | $175 million | #128 | #178 | [188] |
Total | $849,049,733 | $1,162,702,437 | $2,011,752,170 | $650 million | [5] |
Film | Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic | CinemaScore |
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Man of Steel | 55% (301 reviews)[189] | 55 (47 reviews)[190] | A–[191] |
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice | 27% (344 reviews)[192] | 44 (51 reviews)[193] | B[194] |
Suicide Squad | 27% (282 reviews)[195] | 40 (53 reviews)[196] | B+[197] |
Average | 36% | 46 | B+ |
Title | Publication date(s) | Writer(s) | Note | Ref |
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Man of Steel: Friends and Foes | April 30, 2013 | Lucy Rosen | Tie-in children's book to Man of Steel. | [198] |
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice – Cross Fire | February 16, 2016 | Michael Kogge | Tie-in prequel novel to Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. | [199] |
Title | Issue(s) | Publication date(s) | Writer(s) | Artist(s) | Notes | Ref. |
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Man of Steel Prequel | 1 | May 18, 2013 | Sterling Gates | Jerry Ordway | Promotional digital comic from Walmart | [200] |
Warner Bros. Pictures Presents Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice | 5 | January 28, 2016 | Christos Gage | Joe Bennet | Promotional Digital Prequel Comics from Dr Pepper | [201] |
General Mills Presents Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice | 4 | February 28, 2016 | Jeff Parker, Christos Gage, Marguerite Bennett, and Joshua Williamson | R.B. Silva, Federico Dallochio, Marcus To, and Eduardo Pansica | Promotional Prequel mini-comics that appeared in select General Mills cereal | [202] |
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice – Upstairs/Downstairs | 1 | February 29, 2016 | Christos Gage | Joe Bennet | Promotional Prequel Digital Comic from Doritos and Walmart | [203] |
Suicide Squad – Suicide Blonde | 1 | June 2, 2016 | Tony Bedard | Tom Derenick; Juan Albarran; Hi-Fi; Lori Jackson | Promotional Prequel Comic from SPLAT hair dye. | [204] |
Title | Release date(s) | Publisher(s) | Notes | Ref. |
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Man of Steel | 2013 | Warner Bros. International Enterprises | Tie-in video games to Man of Steel. | [205] |
Kellogg's Man of Steel | Catapult Marketing | [206] | ||
Batman vs Superman – Who Will Win? | March 16, 2016 | Warner Bros. International Enterprises | Endless runner; tie-in video game to Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. |
[207] |
Suicide Squad: Special Ops | July 19, 2016 | First-person shooter; tie-in video game to Suicide Squad. |
[208] |
Five days after the release of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,[209] Warner Bros. released a scene that was first reported as a deleted scene from the film. Titled Communion, the scene depicts the moment in which Lex Luthor is arrested for his crimes. Director Zack Snyder stated that it was originally intended as a post-credits sequence, but due to the fact that the public associates post-credits scenes to the films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he decided to devise an alternate way, and released it on the web. The scene, included in the Ultimate Edition cut of the film, also serves as a lead-in for the upcoming Justice League film, introducing its main antagonist to the DC Extended Universe,[210] and Snyder stated it is expected that the release of these scenes after the release of upcoming films will become a standard practice to expand the narrative and cohesion between films, as well to function as lead-ins and teasers for future installments of the DCEU.[211][212] [213]
Similarly, in 2015 Snyder stated that he intended to include a post-credits scene in Man of Steel that referenced Batman and kryptonite, to help expand the shared universe started by the film and to establish the interconnection between the films of the DCEU, but the scene was never filmed, although further exploring the idea after the release of Man of Steel led to the conceptualization of Dawn of Justice.[214]
It has also been confirmed that Suicide Squad resorts to this practice as well, as it includes a mid-credits scene, which gives insight into the events that will be depicted in Justice League.[215]
Title | Publication date(s) | Director(s) | Artist(s) | Label(s) | Notes | Ref. |
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"Heathens" | June 16, 2016 | Andrew Donoho | twenty one pilots | Atlantic Records; Warner Bros. Records. |
Released as a single for the motion picture soundtrack for the film Suicide Squad | [216] |
"Sucker for Pain" | June 24, 2016 | Elliott Sellers | Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa, Imagine Dragons, Logic, Ty Dolla $ign, X Ambassadors | [216] | ||
"Purple Lamborghini" | August 5, 2016 | Colin Tilley | Skrillex, Rick Ross | [216] |